Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractConsumer Satisfaction with Public Health Care in ChinaLinghui Jiang, Christopher Gan, Betty Kao et al.Problem statement: Consumer satisfaction is regarded as one of the ultimate goals that all health system should strive for (Hsiao, 2003), it reflects the effectiveness of the health system in consumers’ prospect. Yet public health care services in developing countries including Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) have failed to achieve adequate level of services. China, for example, satisfaction of public health … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 3 · 30 Sep 2009 · 8,246 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractA Computer Simulation Model for Automated Quantification of Luteinizing Hormone SecretionAyman Al-Nsour, Hamza A. Ali, Buthynna Al-Dulaimi, Wisam H. Al-SewadiProblem statement: An automated software package is developed for quantifying Luteinizing Hormone (LH) release from pituitary gonadotropes in response to short pulses of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH). Approach: These computer programs were designed to accommodate the release mechanism that consists of three stages, namely; (1) Production of different concentrations of effectors (such as receptor-hormone binds, G protein interactions, inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate IP3), … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 5, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2009 · 6,940 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSystem Evolving using Ant Colony Optimization AlgorithmNada M.A. AL-SalamiProblem statement: The goal of automatic programming system is to create, in an automated way, a computer program that enables a computer to solve a problem. It is difficult to build an automatic programming system: They require carefully designed specification languages and an intimate knowledge base. Determine the relevance of mathematical system theory to the problems of automatic programming and … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 5, Issue 5 · 30 May 2009 · 7,522 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractAutonomic Middleware Services for Just-In-Time Grid Services ProvisioningWail M. Omar, A. Taleb-Bendiab, Yasir KaramThe advent of widespread distributed computing environment, such as information systems and computational grids computing has enabled a new generation of applications that are based on seamless access, aggregation and interaction. The dramatic side of the story is a strong presence of the plea that those decentralized Grids are potentially affected by a number of primitives derived from their anatomy, … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 2, Issue 6 · 30 Jun 2006 · 6,584 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordGenetic and Environmental Interactions in Spring Wheat Resistance to Bipolaris Sorokiniana Root Rot in KazakhstanYerlan Dutbayev, Ardak Bolatbekova, Aidana Kharipzhanova et al.Common root rot caused by Bipolaris sorokiniana represents a major constraint to wheat production in Kazakhstan. This study evaluated the resistance of 30 spring bread and durum wheat genotypes under diverse environmental and treatment conditions in two contrasting regions (Almaty and Aktobe) during 2024. The experimental design included three treatment regimes: fungicide application, artificial inoculation with the pathogen, and natural … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 25, Issue 4 · 7 Mar 2026 · 1,523 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordRole of Web Usability in Online Customer Experience: A Case of Saudi ArabiaSaqib SaeedSaudi Arabia is an emerging online target market and many business organizations are focusing on this potential market to increase their revenues. Business organizations need to develop online value propositioning to attract different customer segments. Usability of e-business portals is an important factor for online customer retention. In this research, we have conducted the usability evaluation of some selected websites … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 15, Issue 5 · 30 May 2019 · 8,017 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordUsable AI: Critical Review of Its Current Issues and TrendsMajed Alshamari, Thanaa AlsalemUsable Artificial Intelligence (AI) application refers to an AI solution that is characterized by the easiness of use and learning through an optimum interface established by a proficient Human-Computer Interface (HCI) design. This article reviews the related literature to find out the importance of HCI to make AI valuable and usable. The article also investigates the possible solutions and guidelines … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 19, Issue 3 · 13 Feb 2023 · 8,936 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordThe Convergence-Confinement Method: Roles and Limits in Modern Geomechanical Tunnel DesignPierpaolo OresteThe convergence-confinement method, based on the analysis of the stress and strain state that develops in the rock around a circular tunnel, has been presented in this study with the two analytical solutions that have been most frequently used in recent years. Problem statement: Thanks to the increased power of electronic processors and the spread of numerical methods, the role … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 30 Apr 2009 · 10,160 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordHYGLASS: Design Proposal for an Integrated Multifunctional Hybrid Glass-Steel StructureMaurizio Froli, Francesco LacconeContemporary cities demand smart communication infrastructures to facilitate the interaction of residents and visitors with the urban environment. Such systems are required to be network-connected, interactive, environmental-sensitive and energetically self-sustaining. Moreover, in outdoor applications they should mark an urban focal point and should be able to satisfy additional public requirements like illumination, transmission of information etc. In the framework of … …International Journal of Structural Glass and Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 22 Jan 2018 · 7,257 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessAll words, across the recordProgrammable System on Chip Distributed Communication and Control Approach for Human Adaptive Mechanical SystemAhmad ‘Athif Mohd Faudzi, Koichi SuzumoriProblem statement: Communication and control are two main components in any Mechatronics system. They can be designed either by centralized or decentralized approach. Both approaches can be chosen based on application designed and specific requirements of the designer. In this study, decentralized or normally called distributed approach was selected to solved communication and control of a human adaptive mechanical system … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 6, Issue 8 · 31 Aug 2010 · 6,736 accessesView PDFCite